DocumentCode
1400075
Title
A transfer matrix-based analysis of multielectrode DFB lasers
Author
Davis, M.G. ; O´Dowd, R.F.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Univ. Coll. Dublin, Ireland
Volume
3
Issue
7
fYear
1991
fDate
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
603
Lastpage
605
Abstract
A numerical model for characterizing the steady-state operation of multielectrode distributed feedback lasers (DFB) is presented. The model is based upon the transfer matrix method which allows a wide range of structures to be analyzed. Using the model to compare a two-electrode device and a three-electrode device reveals that the latter has superior operating characteristics for tunability or FSK.<>
Keywords
distributed feedback lasers; electrodes; laser theory; semiconductor junction lasers; FSK; diode lasers; distributed feedback lasers; frequency-shift keying; laser tuning; multielectrode DFB lasers; numerical model; optical modulation; steady-state operation; three-electrode device; transfer matrix-based analysis; tunability; two-electrode device; Charge carrier density; Frequency shift keying; Laser modes; Laser stability; Numerical models; Optical propagation; Refractive index; Semiconductor lasers; Spontaneous emission; Steady-state;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/68.87927
Filename
87927
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